Sherri Frances Howard was born on June 1,1962 and is a former American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
10 Facts About Sherri Howard
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Sherri Howard is the older sister of 1988 relay teammate Denean Howard.
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Sherri Howard competed in the 1980 Olympic trials in the 400m at the age of 16, in which she, along with her sister Denean, 14, became the first two sisters to make an Olympic team in the same event for the United States, placing first and third respectively.
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Sherri Howard's sister ran in the early rounds and received a gold medal.
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Sherri Howard was the California High School Athlete of the Year at Kennedy in 1980.
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Sherri Howard set the still standing NFHS national high school records in the 440 yard dash at 53.65.
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Sherri Howard won the 1985 NCAA Championship for California State University, Los Angeles.
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Sherri Howard was elected into that school's Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Sherri Howard is featured on the cover of the Spring 2007 catalog for Purity Products, an American vitamin company.
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Sherri Howard is pursuing an acting career, including the role of Queen Isis in The Scorpion King.